Cass County, Nebraska
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
52
Tornado reports
258
Hail reports
76
Floods since 1996
781
All events
4
Deaths
$26.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cass County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 52 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Snow, mostly light, combined with northwest winds which increased to 25 to 35 mph. The strong winds and snow caused widespread blowing and drifting snow and poor visibilities beginning on 2/14. The visibilities occasionally dropped to near zero for an hour or two late in the morn…
A period of moderate to heavy snow caused poor visiblities and slick roads that resulted in a vehicle crash which killed a 2-year-old boy south of Plattsmouth on Highway 75. Snowfall totals in the area were in the 2 to 4 inch range.
Strong winds blew down a 100 foot tall cottonwood tree. The two to three feet diameter upper limbs hit a tent that two people were camping in. A 58 year old male was killed and a 31 year old female was injured. (M58O)
This is for flooding along the Missouri River. The river gage at Plattsmouth, operated by the Army Corps of Engineers, peaked at 40.62 feet at 6 am on March 16th. Minor flood stage is 26 feet, moderate flood stage is 32 feet while major flood stage is 35 feet. Preliminary this pe…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
At approximately 4:10 AM CST, a tornado developed just northeast of Weeping Water near Brittini Drive and moved southeast. The tornado produced sporadic tree damage before causing the complete collapse of the walls of a farm building near Weeping Water Road and 124th Street. Base…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
At approximately 4:15 AM CST, a brief tornado developed east of Weeping Water, just north of South Cedar Creek. The tornado produced sporadic tree damage, with estimated wind speeds of 65 to 74 mph. The tornado dissipated near South Cedar Creek at approximately 4:16 AM CST.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
At approximately 4:21 AM CST, a brief tornado developed northeast of Nehawka, Nebraska, near 12th Street and Beccard Drive, and moved southeast. The tornado caused fairly extensive tree damage at a residence, including several large broken branches. Based on this damage, peak win…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured wind gust of 77 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report of a semi flipped along I-80 near MM417 south of Greenwood, NE. Time estimated with radar. Wind gusts were estimated at 80 mph.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured wind gust of 66 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured wind gust of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter estimated wind gust of 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report from the public of several large tree branches down in Plattsmouth. Time estimated with radar. Wind gusts were estimated at 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured wind gust of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed emergency management report of trees down. Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. Time estimated with radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
During the late evening hours of June 5, 2026, severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across eastern Cass county. Consecutive rounds of thunderstorms generated intense rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour, driving total estimated rainfall to be…
Hail Hail
Law enforcement report of hail measured up to 1.75 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of large hail between Union and Murray, NE using a tape measure. Time is estimated from radar. Location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage to metal siding and a broken window at a residence as a result of wind-driven large hail. Location is approximate. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management report of thunderstorm wind damage including multiple large trees down. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-70 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Multiple trained spotters reported a brief, weak tornado, supported by photographic evidence. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 67 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 59 mph.
Hail Hail
Emergency management report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter. Report relayed via NWS Chat.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado formed on the southwest side of Plattsmouth east of Highway 75. The tornado moved northeast and snapped several pine trees on the top of a small incline that had a house and several grain bins. One empty grain bin was destroyed. The tornado continued northeast, ca…
Hail Hail
Trained spotter report of hail measured at 1.00 inch in diameter.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 60 mph near Murdock, NE.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The office received snowfall reports of 5.8 to 7 inches from both the public, with the heaviest amounts estimated along the northern edge of the county. Measured wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph, combined with the heavy snowfall, reduced visibility to around one-quarter mile with law e…
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 62 mph near Elmwood, NE.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 61 mph in Louisville, NE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter report of six to eight inch in diameter tree branches down and blocking roads in Murray, NE. Winds were estimated at 60-65 mph.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KPMV AWOS measured heat index up to 112 degrees. Personal weather stations and mesonets measured heat index of 116, 118 and 119 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KPMV AWOS measured heat index up to 112 degrees with a minimum heat index of 72 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 117, 120 and 124 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management report of power lines down. Damage is from the outflow boundary of a thunderstorm with estimated wind speeds of 60-65 mph. Time estimated via radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KPMV AWOS measured heat index up to 104 degrees with a minimum heat index of 78 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 111 degrees.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
At approximately 6:14 PM CST on Thursday April 17, video evidence supports the development of a tornado near 250th St and Alvo Road. Little to no damage was reported, even to trees, as it passed through multiple wooded areas. The tornado appeared to have a maximum width of less t…
Tornado EFU Tornado
At approximately 6:20 PM CST on Thursday, April 17, video evidence supports the development of a tornado near 286th St and McKelvie Road that lasted for approximately 2 minutes. No damage was reported as it passed through open fields, supporting an EF-U rating.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
At approximately 6:36 PM CST on Thursday April 17, a intermittent tornado developed southwest of Manley, NE based on video evidence. Intermittent tornado circulation passed through mainly open fields, but also through some areas of trees with little to no damage, supporting an EF…
Hail Hail
Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 2.75 in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 71 mph.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail measured up to 1.25 in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 5 |
| 2025 | 31 | 3 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 1 |
| 2021 | 22 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 3 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 1 |
| 2012 | 29 | 1 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 1 |
| 2009 | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 | 41 | 2 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 | 2 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 1 |
| 1995 | 12 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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